My father is 83 years old, due to arthritis he needs a stair lift. Who can I contact to obtain financial assistance?

As a stair lift dealer, I have seen very few organizations pay for a stair lift. There have been a few times when the Multiple Sclerosis Society has pitched in $500 towards the cost. The most support I have seen is the local government agencies - Council on Aging. The process can be fairly long and will require you to get three quotes. There is NO NEED for anyone to come to your house for a "Survey". Any dealer worth his salt has seen hundreds of staircases just like yours. 99% of homeowners have nothing unique. Simply describe the steps/landings if any and a quote can be e-mailed to you instantly.

A friends grandparents where in the same boat and because he was a veteran they received some assistance from the government.

The only government agency that will help with costs is the Veteran's Administration. Other than that, you are on your own. Stair lift costs have come down in the last few years. You can check:

https://www.acmehe.com/stair-lifts/stair-lift-cost/

My neighbor was needing a scooter, but NOTHING was happening.
Contacting the scooter company helped because they want the sale.
Then, the doctor orders the needed medical equipment, maybe with an Rx for Medicare to approve. Patient needed to make a separate appointment.
Pushing for follow-up with the doc, calling the company to push for follow-up yielded the scooter delivery. Patient paid for the upgrade, but I was not privy to the financial details.

Be brave, move downstairs until you can get the needed equipment. There is no shame in living downstairs, imo.

Certain charities dedicated to the disabled can help. Maybe contacting the United Way may help you?

Hello helpingpop,

Below is a link on our site to find your local Area Agency on Aging. They often times can help guide you with any resources that are available locally for your dad.

https://www.agingcare.com/local/Area-Agency-on-Aging

Choose your state and then within you will find the agencies covering usually a few counties each.

I wish you the best with dad!
Melissa R.
The AgingCare.com Team

My name is Wendy Felton I'm 53 years of Age I have a home with12 stairs I have to walk up now im streggling walk up my stairs now ever since I had i have knee replacement back in 2015 And i have A splinal cord injury back in 1995.I Decided to see if i can afford to get A stair Liter to come out for A Estament wow i couldn't afford it so I'm asking do your organization sponsored help for The disabled because Medicare Don't pay for this Equipment Please help to connect me up to a organization will Donate or sponsored me
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I need a Emergency Help with A stair Lifter

My name is Wendy Felton I'm 53 of Age i need Help with A stair Lifter asking for A organization to help me and pay for A stair Lifter for me. I have a previous spinal cord injury now i had A Emergency knee replacement i have 22 stairs to walk up i need help please God Bless Wendy Felton I'm not sure my message gone thew or not